Rock

Dennis McNally is the publicist for the Grateful Dead, and the band's official historian. He's also the author of the new book, A Long Strange Trip: The Inside History of the Grateful Dead. He is also author of the book, Desolate Angel: Jack Kerouac, the Beat Generation.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews The Rising (Sony) the new CD by Bruce Springsteen, inspired by the events of Sept. 11.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Adult World the new solo album by Wayne Kramer.

Rock historian Ed Ward reviews Preflyte (Sundazed Records, 2-CD set) recordings of early rehearsals of The Byrds.

Musician and actor Steve Van Zandt is a guitarist for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. He's also recorded solo and has produced a number of records and written songs for other musicians. He plays hitman Silvio Dante in the hit HBO series The Sopranos. He's also now a radio DJ. His syndicated show, Hard Rock Cafe Presents Little Steven's Underground Garage plays Sunday nights on a number of classic rock stations across the United States.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Cornershop's new Handcream for a Generation. Cornershop is a British group led by Indian singer-songwriter and producer Tjinder Singh.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Veni Vidi Vicious from the Swedish rock group The Hives.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new CD by Andrew W.K. Its called I Get Wet.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Bonnie Raitt's new album, Silver Lining.

Ken Tucker reviews When I Was Cruel the new release by Elvis Costello. It reunites him with two members of his first rock combo, The Attractions.

Rock historian Ed Ward looks at the proto-punk group The Sonics, who played in the 1960s and 70s.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Inhabiting the Ball the third album by Chicago singer-songwriter Jim Roll. It features collaborations with novelists Rick Moody and Denis Johnson.

Ed Ward reviews The Blasters' new 2-CD compilation The Blasters Testament: The Complete Slash Recordings (Rhino).

Singer, songwriter, and actor Chris Isaak. His new album is called Always Got Tonight. He's the star of the semi-autobiographical Showtime series The Chris Isaak Show, now in its second season. Isaak's 1991 hit Wicked Game still stands as his signature song.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new CD Wish You Were Here: Love Songs for New York, a new anthology of songs recorded in reaction to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Don't Worry About Me, the posthumously released CD from Joey Ramone. The lead singer of the punk band the Ramones died last April at the age of 49.

Leader and bassist of the band KISS, GENE SIMMONS. The band rose to prominence and popularity in the mid 1970s. They were known for their Halloweenish face paint, black-leather outfits, eight-inch platform heels and grandiose stage shows where SIMMONS spit out blood, belched fire, and stuck out his seven-inch tongue. SIMMONS has written a new autobiography, “Kiss and Make-up” (Crown Publishers) which details his early years growing up in Israel and later in Brooklyn.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Rings Around The World (XL Recordings/Beggars group) by the Welsh quintet Super Furry Animals, which is a hit in England, and soon to be released in the U.S.

Rock historian Ed Ward continues with part two of his review of the Nuggets Two box set. This time he focuses on music from Europe, South America and Asia. The CD collection is called Nuggets Two: Original Artyfacts from the British Empire and Beyond, 1964-1969.

Rock historian Ed Ward reviews the new four-CD set Nuggets Two: Original Artyfacts from the British Empire and Beyond, 1964-1969, an expanded compilation of psychedelic obscurities put out by Rhino Records.